Owners of some models of Simpson and Electrolux washing machines should switch off the machine at the control panel while loading and unloading and when not in use.
Consumer.org reported that if water and detergent were inadvertently spilt in the lid-locking switch device, it could conduct a low electric current to the lid.
The following Simpson models with serial numbers up to and including those listed are affected: Simpson 22S750M, serial number 917 50424 ; Simpson 22S950M, serial number 851 50013 ; Simpson SWT552SA, serial number 920 54230; Simpson SWT605SA, serial number 920 54333 ; Simpson SWT802SA, serial number 920 50411; Simpson SWT902SA, serial number 920 52807; Simpson SWT955SA, serial number 936 51259 .
The following Electrolux models with serial numbers up to and including those listed are affected: Electrolux EWT606SA, serial number 936 51151 ; Electrolux EWT806SA, serial number 908 51752; Electrolux EWT806SB, serial number 931 50755; Electrolux EWT959SA, serial number 928 51041 .
Model and serial numbers can be found on the rating plate fixed to the back of the machine.
